The Disabled Doctors Not Believed by Their Colleagues

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When I was 15, I described what turned out to be the neurological symptoms of mental illness to my doctor. I told him I couldn’t do schoolwork, feel the cold, or understand a book. He suggested I go on walks if I was stressed. This breakdown in communication, in which patient and doctor seem to […]

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Why Accessibility Is the Future of Tech

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Very few people think that those of us who are blind should be exiled from the web altogether, or that people with hearing loss shouldn’t have iPhones. That’s as it should be. But all too often, the importance of accessibility – the catch-all term for designing technology that people with disabilities can use – is […]

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OPINION: In Anticipation of A BC Accessibility Act

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Imagine for a moment you were the keynote speaker at an event, but you arrived and couldn’t get onto the stage. What if you couldn’t speak and were refused medical services unless you allowed someone to speak for you? Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/opinion-in-anticipation-of-a-bc-accessibility-act/ Related

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Introducing THE 2021-2022 AEBC AND T-BASE COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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The Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians (AEBC) is now accepting applications for the 2021-2022 academic year. This year we will be awarding two T-Base Communications Scholarships, two AEBC Scholarships and a British Columbia Scholarship, each with a value of $1,000. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/introducing-the-2021-2022-aebc-and-t-base-communications-scholarship-program/ Related

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Poq Partners With eSSENTIAL Accessibility To Help Retailers Deliver Inclusive Mobile App Shopping Experiences – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Leading mobile software platform integrates with best-in-class accessibility technology provider to ensure apps comply with digital accessibility laws Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/poq-partners-with-essential-accessibility-to-help-retailers-deliver-inclusive-mobile-app-shopping-experiences/ Related

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The Pandemic Has Made Post-Secondary students’ Mental Health Even Worse – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Among the many negative effects of COVID-19, deteriorating mental health of post-secondary students has been one of the most serious and widespread. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/the-pandemic-has-made-post-secondary-students-mental-health-even-worse/ Related

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Online Learning Is Worsening the Already-Uneven Educational Experience for Neurodiverse Students – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Students with ADHD are underrepresented in the university system, their symptoms poorly managed and their degree outcomes uncertain. This academic year may be the testing ground for the shape of higher education to come, and I worry that students with ADHD and other invisible disabilities will be placed at a particular disadvantage owing to a […]

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COVID-19 Pandemic Boosts Visibility of Sign Language, Increases Accessibility for Deaf Community – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Sign language interpreters said that they hope increased use of interpreters during major events helps increase accessibility for the deaf community. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/covid-19-pandemic-boosts-visibility-of-sign-language-increases-accessibility-for-deaf-community/ Related

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Advocates – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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Based on what disability advocates have seen so far, Canadian cities aren’t ready for the influx of people temporarily or permanently disabled from COVID-19. Long-term effects include breathing problems, mobility limitations from fatigue, and neurological and sleeping difficulties. Read more athttps://www.accessibilitynewsinternational.com/canada-isnt-ready-to-deal-with-influx-of-those-disabled-from-covid-19-advocates/ Related

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Federal Court Rules NYC Discriminates Against Blind and Low Vision Pedestrians by Failing to Make Crosswalk Signals Accessible – Accessibility News, your Online Magazine Devoted to Disability Accessibility.

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New York, NY – In a decision that will remake the streetscape of New York City and improve safety and accessibility for all New Yorkers, a federal court ruled today that New York City’s failure to provide accessible pedestrian signals (APS) at 96.6 % of its signalized intersections violates the civil rights of people with […]

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